If you select a single cell for spell check, Excel checks the entire worksheet, including the comments, page headers, footers, and graphics. If you select multiple cells, Excel checks …

Automatic spelling and grammar checking is not available in Access, Excel, or Project. You can manually start a spell check by pressing F7. Automatic grammar checking is available only in …

By default, Excel is set up to automatically correct some common typing mistakes. Use the options in this dialog box to turn off or alter anything you don't like.

On the Review tab in Excel or the Home tab in Access, click Spelling. In the Spelling pane or dialog box, choose the language you want in the Dictionary language list.

Add words like proper names or technical terms to your spell check dictionary or create and edit a new custom dictionary.

To change your editing language in Excel for Mac, go to Tools > Language, select your language, and select OK. To change your editing language in OneNote for Mac, go to Tools > Set …

Oct 14, 2025 · Ignore All: To ignore the mistakes and remove the squiggly line or double underline for all instances of this text in the file. Want more? Check spelling and grammar in Office …

Choose to look at or ignore certain types of words when using spell checker. Ignore uppercase words, numbers, or web addresses when checking spelling.

Note: Proofing tools in Office for Mac are pre-installed. There are no additional downloads available.

In the Manage Spell Checking page, you can add spell checking exceptions, which are words or phrases that should be excluded from spell checking. Spell checking exceptions can typically …